As important as these literary outlets were, however, the Renaissance relied heavily on white publishing houses and white-owned magazines. ... The two literary works are alike in the sense that they both give advice to young people. ... The characters in both of these works share their experiences with younger people to help them learn from the mistakes made in their lives. ... The literary elements in "Thank You M' am- are characterization, direct characterization and indirect characterization. ... The use of nature for this purpose draws characters/speakers to life and adds great dep...

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Contemporary Literary Criticism. 1 (1973): 377-378. ... Contemporary Literary Criticism. 3 (1975): 546. ... Contemporary Literary Criticism. 9 (1978): 585. ... Contemporary Literary Criticism. 48 (1988): 428-430. ... Contemporary Literary Criticism. 21 (1982): 461-462. ...

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Tiffany Barrs English 102/076 April 22, 2002 Blood, "Sweat,"" and Tears: A Historical/Biographical Analysis of Hurston's "Sweat- The purpose of any literary work is to convey an idea or concept to its audience. ... Her husband, Sykes, is a very devious and immoral character who finds great joy in torturing Delia both physically and emotionally. ... (p.254) Though the text itself is an intricate combination of gender conflicts and racial tension, digging below the surface opens the reader's eyes to a completely new realm of literary analysis. ... Zora Neale Hurst...

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In his tragedy Othello, a distinctive feature of one of the lead characters is not clearly dictated. ... Othello is described as "black" rather than "brown" by many of the characters in the play. ... It is possible that Shakespeare's use of the word black could have simply been a literary tool within the character of Othello. Instead of writing specific casting directives about the color of his skin, many of the characters in the play speak about his skin including the Duke of Venice, Iago, and Othello himself. ...

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Johnson of the national Urban League made a dinner to get to know the new literary talent in the black community and to bring together the black writers with New York's white literary organizations. ... Harlem issue featured work of black writers and was edited by a black philosopher and literary scholar. ... which was a literary magazine. ... Hughes wrote literary types of writing like poetry, plays, short stories, and novels. He created a newspaper column where he used a character named "Simple." ...

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During his years at Frederick Douglas Junior High School, Baldwin edited the school paper and belonged to a literary club. ... At 14, his literary career was challenged by a new vocation when he became a junior minister at a Harlem storefront church, drawing crowds bigger than his stepfather's. ... Notes of a Native Son marked the formal entry of Baldwin into the literary tradition of the personal essay. ... "James Baldwin's most valuable quality as a writer is authenticity" (Contemporary Literary Criticism, Vol. 2, pg. 31). ... Giovanni's Room and Another Country "featured ...

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Some argue that certain aspects of the book, such as the derogation of black characters and casual use of the "N word" promote racism. ... The negative depiction of certain characters and racist language is needed simply to make the story realistic and true to its time period. ... The most apparent controversial character in Huckleberry Finn is that of slave Jim. ... As a matter of fact, literary critic *Jocelyn Chadwick makes some very good points that I completely agree with. ... He successfully contrasted the character of a black slave, who has a great capacity to love, to be responsi...

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Characterization: John Howard Griffin is the main character in the story. ... Even though he was the same exact person, people treated him differently.Literary Analysis: To covey his message against racism, John Howard Griffin uses theme as one literary concept. ... Another way the author conveys his message against racism is that he uses mood as another literary concept. ...

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She was constantly overcoming stepping-stones to prove her literary talents and ability. Phillis Wheatley's perseverance and strong character, allowed her to find God in her own life and seek salvation. ... Terrence's masters recognized his literary talents and supported his efforts as a writer. Similarly, although it was the death of her masters that lead to her eventual freedom, the Wheatley's recognized this same impressive literary talent, and helped her to become educated and to pursue her dream of writing. ... Finally, Phillis Wheatley literary talents allow her to stand o...

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Maya Angelou is able to describe her experiences growing up in the south in such a vivid way through her use of literary techniques such as ____, ____, and ____. ... Maya also uses many asides throughout the novel, meaning she often speaks to the audience formally, but none of the characters can hear her. ...

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From reading this work I learned how author's use their literary works to express themselves. ... Otherwise this central character would appear abhorrent. ... I feel that by introducing the character of Max, it shows that Wright neither approves nor condemns. ... Wright worked within the literary tradition known as naturalism. Naturalists wanted to collect social data in such a way as to give a scientific explanation for their characters' behavior. ...

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By using the literary technique known as stream-of-consciousness, readers are able to relate to the characters, and discover them in a more personal light. The narration of "Just like a Tree," shifts from one character to another. ... Although everyone appears to be effected in some way or another, there are two characters whose monologues reveal the character of the community as a whole, while revealing certain truths about themselves. ... She is an "outside" character, as she is not of the same social class or ethnic group as the other characters in the story. ... The character of the c...

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It was the publishing of "Lyrics of Lowly Life" that had made Dunbar a national literary figure. ... He used his dialect to convey character in his poetry. ... He was praised both by the prominent literary critics of his time and his literary contemporaries. ...

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Joe Christmas: Victim of Women and Absolutism Joe Christmas is a very complex character, perhaps one of the most complex literary figures of this century. ... Instead Joanna fluctuates between the extremes of her character: she is either the pure man-like devotee or the raging nymphomaniac, embracing her sin further by whispering "Negro!" ... "- Pg. 277 Once again Joe is faced with the absolutism inherent in his character. ... His own absolutism drives him to these women, and then his inability to deal with the very absolutism and duality inherent in his character leads to the violent repe...

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The Color Purple by Alice Walker is a book about a young girl named Celie whose character undergoes a huge transformation in attitude from a passive and quite girl to a strong and courageously confident woman (Color 1). ... Just like many of her characters Walker was the daughter of black sharecroppers from the rural South. ... "This book was her third novel, and said to be the kind of popular and literary event that transforms an intense reputation into a national one." ... The characters Walker creates in this book are truly amazing; it is so easy to relate to so many of her character...

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Delia, the main character, has an identity that is found through her hard work and spirituality. ... They both admire many literary greats such as Charles Dickens, Virginia Woolf, and Jane Austen, but they appreciate these authors' works more than they can identify with them. ... Delia, the main character, is a black working woman and her art is expressed through her hard work. ...

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In 1961, Baldwin received true recognition for his literary skills. ... In Lucas' trilogy, Star Wars, he use such characters as extra-terrestrials to make the audience think of and respond to normally taboo subjects (such as ethnic tolerance and ethnocentricity). ...

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SECTION 1 - Short Answer 1) Ida B. Wells maintained her anti-lynching campaign throughout her life despite her constant fear of death by her oppressors. When the entire passage is taken into context, it explains her actions and the amazing courage that she possessed. "I felt that one had better d...

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A brief introduction to the Harlem Renaissance The Harlem Renaissance is a literary movement also known as "New Negro Movement" or "Negro Renaissance". The literary roots can be traced by writers like Charles W. ... Sterling Brown, a participant of the Renaissance, even denied the Renaissance being a literary movement. ...

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Irene is the main character of the novel and she chooses to live her life in the African-American community; she marries a black man. ... This praise from the radio consultant can be compared to the literary works of Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance; this is because the artistic value of the works is appreciated by scholars while they still tell the story of racism and the effects of marginalization. ...

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